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as in posting
to assign to a place or position
once again he was detailed to guard duty
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as in nominating
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in listing
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of detailing
The spot shows Hemsworth comedically detailing all the ways Alexa could kill him using integrated technology.
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Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Inspector General Eliot Prescott released a report on Friday detailing the findings of his investigation into the death of 29-year-old Alyssa Insogna on May 10, 2025.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Heywood has delivered a superyacht’s proportions, balance, and detailing in a compact 36-foot package.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
The State Department of Education must publish an annual report detailing emergency virtual day usage by June 30, beginning in 2026, the press release said.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Inspector General Eliot Prescott released a report on Friday detailing the findings of his investigation into the death of 29-year-old Alyssa Insogna on May 10, 2025.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Heywood has delivered a superyacht’s proportions, balance, and detailing in a compact 36-foot package.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
The State Department of Education must publish an annual report detailing emergency virtual day usage by June 30, beginning in 2026, the press release said.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
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Miguel Rincon-Hernandez, another Arroyo client, was also released Thursday, after posting bond in immigration court.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Start a simple routine that strengthens your body and brand, like posting a helpful tip each morning, and let repetition shape a reliable impression.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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This year, the party has another chance to try something other than nominating a conventional liberal who loses and then gets to run an NGO.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some people thought not nominating Gwyneth Paltrow as an aging actress was a snub; Odessa A'zion deserved a nomination, as well.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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On its job listing platform, Binance is still hiring for over a dozen compliance roles.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turning a spare room or second property into an Airbnb may sound like easy money, but many first-time hosts in cities like Louisville quickly learn that there is more to it than setting a rate and listing some photos.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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While Starmer himself isn’t implicated in the files, his position has come under threat over appointing Mandelson.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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How long can the school board go without appointing a seventh member?—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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The approximate cost of the naming rights to Memorial Stadium is unknown, but a few recent deals can give folks a vague idea of what the cost could be.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Attempts to reach the boyfriend, who the Tribune is not naming because he has not been charged, were not successful.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fox News Digital later interviewed SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, playing a video clip of Slusser reciting those allegations at Mountain West media days July 15.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 2025 New York City Marathon had a record 59,226 participants, nearly 11,000 of which were 25- to 29-year-olds, constituting the largest cohort of runners at nearly 25%.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Difficulty breathing, seizures, excessive bleeding, shock, poisoning, heatstroke and snake bites are some of the more obvious situations constituting an emergency.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Detailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detailing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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